Cold Water Bass Fishing Patterns That Work!

Jump in the boat with Matt and Tim for some cold water bass fishing! With water temperatures hitting the lowest of the year, it's critical to understand what baits will keep catching fish. The guys are on a brand new lake today, they have no idea what to expect, and it's going to require everything they both know about bass fishing to develop two successful patterns.

Matt dialed in the jerkbait bite immediately. During the low light period fish were moving around a little and a handful of them were willing to commit to a jerkbait. It had to be fished incredibly slow, but the bites were there. Once the sun was overhead, all of that went away. The fish locked to the bottom and the only bait they would touch was a downsized football jig.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors for the jigs and trailers, as well as the rod and reel combos they used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH (AND LURE DESIGNS)

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: Kasumi Ito

•Hook Upgrade: Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

FINESSE JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

HULA GRUB...

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•VMC Finesse Football Jighead: https://bit.ly/3CZ1cQK

Size: 3/8 oz

JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 6'5": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Oneten Stick

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MATT'S SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR

Reel– Shimano Stella 2500 FK: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (8 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

TIM'S JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 6'10" JBR: https://bit.ly/4mKAf4S

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MATT'S JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Med Hvy (723): https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Top 5 Baits For February Bass Fishing!

Come along as we look at the top baits for bass fishing in February!  February is awesome because you can start power fishing again! Yes, the water is still cold. Yes, it's still Winter, but the the fish can sense that the very early Spring transition is right around the corner! Fish are about to start eating different lures, using different spots, and getting really fun to catch!

Despite the continued cold, the fish seem to know the end is in sight and they start moving, regardless of weather. February is an awesome time to fish! You can forget the Winter struggles and start loading the deck of your boat with jerkbaits, crankbaits, A-Rigs, swimbaits, and other fun power fishing techniques!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

BLADES AND LIPLESS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu

•Jackall TN 70 Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Aqua Ghost, Sexy Shad

JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Colors: Mat Shad, GG Illusion Tennessee Shad

•Jackall Rerange 95: https://bit.ly/3JCi7f6

Colors: HL Hasu, Blue Pearl Shad

UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 – 1/4 oz

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

•Xzone 2.75" – 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Megabass 4" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Albino, Silver Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•Berkley Frittside HD 5: https://bit.ly/4hcwfXJ

Colors: HD Brown Craw, HD Green Craw

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Red Crawdad, Tuxedo Shad, Chartreuse Black

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

MICRO FLEX RIGS...

Bladed– HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Non Bladed– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex: https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

Swimbait– 3" Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

Head– Zman Trout Eye Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Size: 1/8 oz

MINI FLEX RIGS...

Bladed– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Non Bladed– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3isTio0

Swimbait– X Zone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Bait– MissileBaits Shockwave: https://bit.ly/3Y72VKC

Color: Fishaliscious

Head– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, MB Shad

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Gizzard Magic, Threadfintastic, Glimmer Bone

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Moderate: https://bit.ly/493hwNy

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

How To Adjust Your Humminbird Mega Live 2 Forward Facing Sonar (Full Settings)

Tim's Live Imaging is dialed! If you struggle to adjust your FFS image, or don't understand what you're seeing, this video will help! Tim is an expert at dialing in his Humminbird electronics to get the clearest possible picture. He uses a handful of simple settings that you can easily replicate on your own unit. Whether you're using an Apex 16 like Tim, or a smaller Xplore, these settings will give you a clear image the next time you go fishing.

We know there are mixed feelings about modern electronics. We recognize that different anglers have different budgets and beliefs, but we are here to help everyone. For those that are using forward facing sonar, these are the best settings we've found to get a consistent image across conditions and times of year.

Below you'll find links to all of Tim's favorite electronics. We've included the high end units, his favorite mid–priced unit, along with the mapping card that he uses to effectively navigate new lakes. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

MEGA LIVE 2...

•Humminbird Mega Live 2 Transducer: https://bit.ly/40FHMJR

TARGET LOCK...

•Humminbird Target Lock Turret: https://bit.ly/3DWobfm

(Use in conjunction with Mega Live 2 to control the transducer separate of the trolling motor)

TIM'S ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Apex 16: https://bit.ly/3QBaOli

•Humminbird Xplore 12: https://bit.ly/3JrZ2vZ

MAPPING...

•Lakemaster VX Premium Cards: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

If you plan to do any shopping, using these affiliate links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!

Winter Swimbait Tricks And Jerkbait Fishing! (Tin Boat Fishing On The TVA)

Jump in Matt's new jet boat and come along for a day of fishing! We're exploring new water and catching a pile of fish along the way! Matt kicks it off with some BIG swimbait fish and rounds out the day with jerkbaits and Alabama Rigs. Pay attention to the details as he explains what he's targeting and how he uses each bait to get fish to react.

Winter bass fishing is an amazing experience. The lake is peaceful, the fish are big, and you just never know when you might find a cave! 😂 It's not always about fast boats and expensive baits... today we used an Aluminum boat, some affordable baits, and caught some great fish!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors for each bait, as well as the rod and reel combos Matt used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

SWIMBAITS…

•Berkley 8” Chop Block Glide: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Color: Chrome Gizzard

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

JERKBAIT…

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Color: GG Illusion Tennessee Shad

Vision 110 Hook Upgrade– Redline Finesse Treble: https://bit.ly/3lZsDkT

Size: 5

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: Kasumi Ito

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Baits– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

Dummy Baits– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

CHOP BLOCK COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'8" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Abu Garcia Beast 200 (7.5:1): https://bit.ly/3VJM3Zp

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader – Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

VISION 110 JR COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Oneten Stick Evolution

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

VISION 110 JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 764C: https://bit.ly/2abq8nl

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150: https://bit.ly/3yiO3zJ

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix